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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167.30, 249.88 and 143

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167.30, 249.88 and 143 is: 213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167.30 : 249.88 = 143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167.30/249.88 = 143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167.30x = 249.88 × 143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167.30x = 35,732.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,732.84/167.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.59

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